U13s Runners Up at Rosslyn Park 7s

Posted: 16/03/2016

On Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th March, the Preparatory School U13 boys Rugby 7s team capped off what has been a remarkable season for them by becoming runners up at the world renowned Rosslyn Park 7s Tournament.

Seventy-six teams were entered from as far afield as IAPS Kenya, Dubai College, and schools across the United Kingdom.

On the first day the boys drew with Dulwich Prep before defeating The Dragon, The Mall and Dulwich College Cranbrook to qualify for the second day.

On day two the nine schools left were split into three groups of three to guarantee everybody a minimum of two games. The boys played superbly and beat Sedbergh School 26-10 and Shrewsbury House 24-5 to reach the semi-final where we played St.Olaves School, York and won 26-10.

In the final, Bromsgrove were up against the 7s team of the season, Caldicott Prep School, reigning National Champions. The final was a fantastic game with both sides contributing massively. The score at half time could not be much closer with Caldicott just ahead 7-5.

In the latter stages of the game, Bromsgrove just fell short and went down 12-5.

The Rosslyn Park 7s has been an epic couple of days for the boys and it was wonderful to have the 1st XV there to support the boys ahead of their own final at Twickenham the next day. Many congratulations to Mr Munn and Mr Widdop for coaching the boys to such a wonderful finale.

Finally very well done to the boys: Sam Roberts, J J Williams, Lewis Harper, Ethan Heart, Nhun Salsasakanonon, Harrison Meadows, Matthew Bull, Simisola Jolaoso, Oliver Walker, Toby Hill, James Bateman, Daniel Washington. 

- Mr Jones